The return to the moon is currently on everyone's lips in the world of space travel. For the first time since the last Apollo mission in 1972, humans are set to visit our nearest neighbour in space, this time with the goal of establishing a permanent outpost on the moon.
In this context, the phenomenon of cosmic radiation and the challenge it poses for travel beyond Earth's orbit is often talked about. But what does that actually mean exactly? What are cosmic rays? Where do they come from? And why can it become a problem for astronauts - not only on the moon, but also on future trips further out into our solar system?
In this Kosmisches Kino, Martin Losekamm from the “Laboratory for Rapid Space Missions” (LRSM) of the ORIGINS Cluster of Excellence and the Technical University of Munich takes you to the origin of cosmic radiation and explains its significance for human space travel. He will report on what insights have been gained in recent decades through measurements on the International Space Station (ISS) and in laboratory experiments on Earth and what questions are still open.
This event will be in German
When: 13.06.2024
Where: Planetarium der ESO Supernova in Garching
Ticket fee: € 6.50
Ticket reservation: ESO Supernova
